New again to baitcasting

I bought a Kastking baitcaster initially to use for a trolling set up. But I like it so much that it's going to get regular use. I have a 30# mono backer, 30# braided line, and about 6' of 12# flouro leader. I'm able to cast it generally well enough if I concentrate, but my mag brakes have to be set to almost max for lighter lures. How do I get that initial setting down in the middle so I have room up or down to adjust for wind/lure weight? I'm guessing I need to play with the tension setting.

 

exactly. play with the tension knob.

another thing. I loaded up all my baitcasters with one line. well, all but one. right or wrong, I loaded them all up with Sunline Sniper Flouro - 12lb. I do it all with that line. even a frog. I recently only had that setup and I got a great fish punch weeds. having said that, my punch rod has 50lb braid.

the lighter line is a gift indeed when I want to fling a lighter bait. I haven't lost a fish to a snapped line yet, and I have gotten a bunch. (knocking on wood now)

 

Don't use kastking reels, but there are videos online that can help you with the procedure setting one up correctly.